Lang Lang and his father (Lang Guo-ren) at Carnegie Hall

Recorded live at Carnegie Hall, New York, on November 7, 2003
Lang Lang - piano
Lang Guo-ren - erhu
Two Horses, after pieces by Huang Hai Hwai, Chen Rao Xing and Shen Li Qun
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Celebrated in all the music capitals of the world, 22-year-old Lang Lang has demonstrated an extraordinary level of musicianship in the widest range of repertoire. His artistry and ability to connect with audiences on a personal level has established him as an international sensation and one of the most exciting and charismatic artists of our time.
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[@trured4544]

Lang Lang, a rival of the Ling Ling bloodline.

[@johannsebastianbach3411]

His dad made him practice only 23 hours a day, unfortunately. There’s no competition and no rivalry :D

[@phoenix_dusk]

One practices 40 hrs The other practices 23 hrs There’s no competition lol

[@wex9396]

I am Better than both even tho i practice 1 hour a day

[@Mrfake-bt5qp]

Lang Lang literally translated horse race into competing horses lmao...🤣🤣🤣 I am Chinese, the original meaning is horse race lmao

[@tipdub]

Lol!!

[@HappiFix]

papa Lang Lang is a BOSS!

[@weepingeye]

Great comment, and true.

[@blackswan6188]

Agree

[@christophera3330]

No, he isn't. He almost drove his son to suicide.

[@gabrieldelrosario5169]

Christopher A its because at the time Lang Lang dishonour his famiry

[@christophera3330]

No shit Sherlock

[@aimee6839]

Imagine how it must feel to be a parent and hear thunderous applause at “this is my father.” I’m tearing up just thinking about it

[@simplica1]

❤️❤️❤️

[@virginiamushkatblat6583]

it feels like applause well deserved.

[@chiranjibmajumdar3721]

So true!!! 💖💖💖

[@vincentjiang6358]

He said that his strict childhood is what got him into piano and that he does not regret his fathers decisions​@EmmanuelttPiano

[@bennyksmusicalworld968]

@EmmanuelttPiano Lang Lang may have not been happy in his childhood, but as an adult you can clearly see he’s grateful for all the discipline his dad has given him. So I wouldn’t call it abusive

[@weloveannanetrebko]

Can we take a moment to appreciate the fact his dad made a HORSE NEIGHING NOISE WITH THE ERHU!!! AMAZING

[@mamascarlatti]

And galloping hooves!

[@poorlittlesheep4098]

Wow I've listened to a lot of erhu and I can tell you his father is hell of a player.

[@ben-zl7xv]

in lang lang bio, it stated that his father was good enough to be professional but at the time china wasnt big on music and there was very little freedom so he had to give up on his musical career. that's why he placed his hopes on lang lang

[@duckymomo7935]

Well yea it was communist China, China started cracking down in music so there aren’t any mainland musicians So the only way to get into music is to either be lucky to be from HK/Macau or ‘flee’ there. Also probably Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore.

[@odkod249]

Nij Jin HAHA why u call him a sheep like that😂

[@Max-yp1iw]

Nij Jin no need to defend your country

[@mctthw]

Poor Little Sheep I am your 1,000th like!!!

[@jibbypiano2676]

It is also his dad that made Lang Lang come this far. Parents play a very important rol in one's success.

[@jkavanagh1986]

Jibby Piano and destruction

[@lestat305]

Jibby Piano not for everyone

[@ej28]

Scottis Samurai. eh?

[@olliu9201]

That's partially true, but his dad also put huge pressure on him and for example wanted Lang Lang to kill himself when he didn't succeed in a piano competition. The pressure worked though

[@lingkejiang9244]

Not when he did not succeed in a piano competition, but when a teacher unreasonably criticized Lang Lang in a way that his father believed Lang lang did something wrong.

[@shordee1200]

the way he looked at his dad during the performance was so heartwarming

[@totally_not_a_bot]

The amount of fun it looks like they had is just as heartwarming, I think. They're literally playing, and I love it.

[@studywithrobin2715]

Wow, the dad's playing is 100% perfect. He nailed a super realistic trot and horse neigh, and the spins he added on the song were great.

[@langlang3598]

Hello dear, can I have your email hangouts?

[@milkshake7180]

@@langlang3598 ???

[@user-tf2ot7lm3z]

Супер

[@mamamememoo]

Agreed. It’s not easy and he did such a great job!

[@soph7922]

The last part sounded like a horse so much! Wow. They're both amazing.

[@battlecruiser7814]

YES, THIS PIECE NAMES :SISTERS OF THE GRASSLAND

[@yijun21]

KISSIN NI Actually this piece is 赛马, quite a famous erhu piece. Langlang introduced it as "Competing horses" but the more proper translation would probably be Horseracing.

[@mrunknown4691]

Janna S i

[@shenwolf4830]

《战马奔腾》有加了一部分下去

[@albertg8658]

Soph Svgegxgxjqmcz Favs. Ahaha Shyogf Fug Cxfsg

[@stevstomatoe6456]

I bowed my head when his dad bowed. It was weird

[@Magnet12]

STEVE LEVELEVE Why?🤔

[@yangzhou1943]

I did that too

[@deirdreowen3762]

your weird

[@tamararobertelodygensky7819]

STEVE LEVELEVE good

[@theunderestimated1467]

Omg I thought I was he only one... Spooky

[@andyzhang7890]

I smiled like the biggest idiot watching these two masters have the time of their lives.

[@Schubbbbbb]

Papa Lang used to be a professional Erhu performer. However, due to many reasons, he could not play professionally in an orchestra. But he is musical and artistic for sure. Edit: thank you all for the likes

[@colinmurphy2214]

Chopin Ballade “many reasons” fuck the CCP.

[@raymondacbot4007]

Alexander Alekhine fuck you

[@frozennbutter6425]

Raymond Acbotte do you support communism?

[@akumayoxiruma]

@@frozennbutter6425 : It's not about communism; it's about the CCP's totalitarian dictatorship and oppression.

[@frozennbutter6425]

Aküma it is partially about communism though. It’s literally in the name. “communist party of China”

[@RamirezHD]

0:50 that is the face of a proud father to the max.

[@nmaurok]

you wouldn't know what that looks like

[@BK-ve6qv]

RamirezHD yes... you should read his autobiography, his father was a madman doing whatever he could to let Lang Lang reach this position. He even gave up his job as a police man for Lang Lang's career. His dad is obviously damn proud now.

[@RamirezHD]

I know man it sucks, I am going to kill myself now, thank you gravitytricks for being so honest.

[@RamirezHD]

Yeah cakez, I read somewhere about all the struggles they had in the family to put him out. It was sort of like a Mozart type of story. I am really happy for his father. Thanks to the family efforts and his natural talent we can enjoy exquisite music from Lang.

[@BK-ve6qv]

RamirezHD same. Without Lang Guoren (his father) Lang Lang wouldn't be where he is right now.

[@TheAndroidNextDoor]

The man who raised the madman and the madman himself. A perfect combination.

[@lovemetu]

No madmen on stage but a mad comment indeed by + The Android Next Door

[@cyc20976]

If madmen can enchant a crowd, then they are geniuses!

[@hudiscool4186]

There is no genius without a piece of madness..

[@bennyksmusicalworld968]

⁠@@lovemetu I think they meant it as a compliment

[@Souadani310]

2:07 this is one of the most beautiful melodies I've ever heard in my life

[@jiezhao9254]

Every time I watch this I have tears in my eyes- it’s not because of their astonishing skills but how immersed they are into the music. The enormous pleasure in their eyes shows how much they enjoy playing the piece together and that deeply touches my soul. Kudos to the Dad who finally made it to the stage all musicians dream to get on. There is a great biography by BBC about Lang Lang called “ Do or Die”, for those who were arguing below about why Lang lang’s dad didn’t have a career as professional er hu player, watch the biography starting at 28:00. Both Lang lang’s dad and mom were talented musicians since they were young, yet unfortunately during the time they grew up, the political group that one’s family was assigned to dictated the fate of the entire family. For example, one wouldn’t be admitted to college or find a decent job if s/he was from a wrong kind of family. Lang lang’s grandfather on his dad’s side was labeled as anti-revolutionary and was persecuted. As a result, his dad would have no chance to get a good job as a erhu musician no matter how good he was.

[@tongtran120365]

Where are they reside now

[@rain-qb2xv]

The erhu sounds fricken amazing!! He plays it so cleanly and effortless, masterful!

[@ananthd4797]

3:50 I can't begin to imagine how hard that must be. Masterful.

[@onlymyrailgununknown2960]

That horse sound amazing.

[@summerwinterfall]

No it’s not hard, I play morin huur, it’s basically the same instrument but from mongolia

[@luismlex2886]

Well, that's the sound that always comes out of me playing the violin

[@ahhhbalalalallaalalalla]

@@summerwinterfall you’re right,its literally just staccato and gliss at that same time

[@vladof_putler]

@@summerwinterfall I believe you have good experiences with horses then.

[@CaptainPeterRMiller]

The brilliant Lang Lang, a longtime favourite of mine excels in this duet with his father, Lang Guo-ren. The music is fun and laughs at itself. The ancient instrument leads the piano and then later, dances with the piano, an embrace of two rhythms. The sum product of these virtuosos produces a light care-free masterpiece with such a loving intertwining of father and son. I see it as a musical interpretation of love, life and the marvellous expression of being alive. Thank you so much for this admirable video presentation.

[@weihuatan3615]

I apreciate very much what you rhino about their performance.

[@okkkkkkoo]

Well written Peter. It was just a horse racing song. You have given it a meaning!

[@pao-cn9jq]

Lang Lang nació en Shenyang, Liaoning, China en 1982, en el seno de una familia del clan manchú Niohuru, que dio a luz una larga línea de emperadores Qing. Su música es un reflejo de la cultura de la antigua región de Manchukúo las llanuras dónde galopan los caballos y pasta el ganado Fuente Wikipedia

[@Ethan-ve2hq]

Ling Ling's overlooked sibling. Twoset anyone?

[@Mr_Wiz7]

You Should Pratice Now!!!!!!

[@flumpo1615]

start practicing

[@gabrielgan369]

*Interesting*

[@accipiterignitus5123]

Twoset everywhere. We are colonizing KZbin

[@gabrielgan369]

@Accipiter Ignitus Let the Lingling Revolution begin!!!

[@elliotwoo6127]

HOLY CRAP LANG LANG'S FATHER IS GODLIKE ON THE ERHU!!! They also make a good father and son team

[@user-mw4lm1hf3v]

Jesus is Lord, He died on the Cross then rose again to save us from sin, Please repent and get right with Him before its too late.

[@jiafeiskinnyproducts]

3:51 Truly inspiring.

[@winnerwinnerchickendinner8042]

I wonder how that was notated

[@TheMrzhangjason]

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner "make a horse sound, as real as possible”

[@boyisun]

+Winner Winner Chicken Dinner That's why it is very difficult to notate lots of Chinese music in Western five-line staff.

[@jadewang7287]

@@TheMrzhangjason As an amateur erhu player I would say there’s no such a line on the sheet. But every teacher would tell the students to do so.

[@TheKin26]

2 masters playing with impeccable chemistry between father and son.

[@chrismoyler]

I had no idea that Lang Lang's father was such a skilled musician! Wow!

[@dominiqueschaffner308]

There we go.. like father like son...lol! They are sure good at their craft.. !

[@carmainelim8523]

Wait.....What?! Pizzicato on the Er hu?!

[@Studysociety666]

Why can't ?? Also got strings

[@Gichanasa]

Yes, you have to make sure to rest the bow on one of the strings, and you can pluck on the other string.

[@justinbill3101]

You can pizzcato on every string instruments cant you 🤔?

[@rehmmyteon5016]

Yes

[@fingolfin369]

@@justinbill3101 pizzicato is not an infinitive form, it's a past participle, often used a as a non in music. Sorry, just an annoying italian guy passing by. PS: don't put pineapple on pizza. Bye!

[@tanyadixon8708]

Virtuoso Father; virtuoso son! Yaassss!!

[@arnolddesongins3069]

On comprend d'où vient le talent de son fils. Quel moment de joie intense d'être sur scène avec son père. Quel son envoûtant !! Bravo.

[@junewhite6376]

So this is where his passion comes from. His DAD! Just wonderful music for all to enjoy.

[@rcjhku68]

Wow, wow, wow. That was terrific. The father is relaxed and under total control. Beautiful instrument.

[@m.h.2714]

First, the piece was AMAZING!!! The contrast between the 2 instruments was perfect!! Next, it made it better that it was he and his father! When he said..."this is my father" we could hear the pride! from Lang Lang and say the pride in his father's face!!!

[@photographingtoronto2350]

The final bow always brings a tear to my eye - they are both so proud of each other I think it is a very special moment not only for them but for all of us.

[@mysteryrater7001]

What an amazing performance. Easy to see where Lang Lang got his talent from now!!!

[@MeetYourCows]

Did anyone notice the chord they used at 3:09 and again at 3:19? The traditional piece uses a iv chord there, but this performance used a bII (called neapolitan I believe?), which is definitely more romantic and a little westernized. A great little touch!

[@lauren27kate]

This guy plays with the best facial expressions

[@pbj4184]

Exactly, whenever you're a bit down, you can just watch one of his videos. His cheery nature is just contagious

[@langlang3598]

Hello Kate, can I have your email hangouts address

[@user-wb8fk4id8p]

Lang Guo Ren made Lang Lang practice 40 hrs a day and now he's a rival of Ling Ling Edit: but to be fair, compare this to other versions. This has a lot of emotion behind it that many other artists don't include. I love how they r actually mimicking the horses and not just playing a random piece

[@miaomiaochan]

The erhu is so-named because it has two strings. Those two strings can produce an incredible variety and range of sounds, and in the hands of a skilled player, it's like a magician's hat.

[@friesiancat1184]

The Chinese use only two sticks (chopsticks) to feed the stomach, and only two strings to nourish the soul. Beautiful!

[@Torebordalpiano]

This is so cute and fun!

[@MyArmHurtsBad]

Indeed

[@cyc20976]

cute is not quite the right word, its a masterpiece!

[@TheMia8686]

At 2:40 it sound like a horse running. And the mimic at the end is awesome

[@sarachase1940]

This is so cool of Lang Lang and his father playing together. A lot of talent in one family.

[@langlang9029]

Thanks 😊😊

[@evanding4732]

@@langlang9029 wow nice fake account you have there

[@pmiller4799]

Is hard to believe he can get that many sounds from a two stringed instrument, ❤️ Love this though, thanks for unloading 🙏🏻

[@longd7989]

like father, like son

[@superballutim]

I cannot imagine anyone possibly disliking this performance

[@enochchow4099]

A father and son moment I'll never have.

[@ericliume]

Both of them are like a boss in their own field.

[@GEGE-bx3fj]

INCREDIBLE. Jaw dropping performance. Peoples talents never cease to amaze me.

[@oldrunner]

Horse racing in the East has no track, but runs wildly on the grassland. If you are far ahead, you can slow down and browse the scenery easily. This is why the slow lyricism appears in the Er Hu solo 《Horse Racing》. This is incredible in the Western horse racing scene.

[@martinluu3291]

Thank you, Mr. Lang Lang for playing with Dad at Carnegie Hall.

[@user-bk1qm2jt3m]

3:51 that actually sounded like a horse that was so good

[@Ginny2708]

How lovely to see father and son play beside each other on same stage at such an auspicious venue. Both equally talented.

[@ElizabethLawrenceBermuda]

Wow! What a super performance from Father and Son. It is glorious to watch and listen to them. Magnificent! Thank you ever so much to both of you and God bless you more and more abundantly.

[@rogerdodger8415]

They are Godless.

[@CuzImSleepy]

Roger didit glory without god probably comes from Satan. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@rogerdodger8415]

@@CuzImSleepy exactly..

[@_maxcaulfield_4672]

Traditional Chinese obey the law of nature.

[@_maxcaulfield_4672]

But now things become different... the law of nature have been disobeyed,,

[@user-oi6qm2xd1s]

It was only after seeing his father's performance that I understood why his son was really good.

[@Trgn]

No wonder he's so talented. His dad is a great musician.

[@friedastubbe7716]

I loved it! The interaction between them is so special, so dynamic! Both, Father and Son, are virtuosos in their own right! BRAVO! Simply magical!

[@anne3782]

after 6 years i still find my mouth widely open. i get amazed EVERY time. this is so beautiful.

[@a.scotth.9955]

OMG! He is lightning on that instrument! Really makes it talk!!!!

[@martinluu3291]

"When you're coming home, Dad . . . we'll have a good time then. You know we'll have a good time then." Harry Chapin

[@josevegacarrillo2258]

like father like son. Great!

[@MrsIsabelLau]

"this is the man who whipped me into playing piano"

[@js-365]

Now I see where he gets his talent from…his father! Bravo!!

[@holdeenyo8914]

I know just from their faces that they love what they do so much. And that they truly have pride for one another.

[@xavieryip6814]

This 战马奔腾 which I believe is the of the most symbolic one for Erhu. What a family of talent!

[@mahzifeng724]

I believe this is 赛马, 战马奔腾 is another classic erhu solo

[@shenwolf4830]

5级战马 3级赛马

[@user-fx7fi6hp4g]

It’s a mix of three pieces, all “horsey Mongolian style” 1) racing horses 2) galloping in the boundless prairie 3) galloping war horses (English translated)

[@stephanieliang7040]

OMG THIS IS SO GOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!

[@langlang3598]

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[@user-kl4ow3wq7t]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽FANTASTIC..🙌.AWESOME perfomances.Two brilliant musicians. technical interpretation, their soul is in the melody 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@dansingmuch]

That's quite an amazing, expressive instrument, apparently played by a master. We must thank Lang Lang for introducing us to both!

[@tw2ii1eg9z]

Very beautiful to see Lang Lang with his father. Too beautiful! ❤❤ Lang Lang is a very sensitive human being that I admire for attitudes like this with his father. A son who loves his parents deserves respect in life. Thank you Lang Lang 🙏

[@langlang3598]

Thanks for always being a great fan of mine, can I have your email hangouts?

[@tw2ii1eg9z]

@@langlang3598🙌 Thx

[@langlang3598]

@@tw2ii1eg9z may I have your hangouts email

[@marinefeinberg6700]

You have a wonderful father. He must be so proud of you.

[@endlessblue2073]

Who would've known... that Lang Lang's father was a Ling Ling.

[@BedardJ]

The emotion and togetherness, how they swell in one sound and work so well. It’s impressive with the passion and phrasing. Gorgeous, his father was amazing and the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

[@sophieho2171]

Amazing! What a musical father and son bond☺️

[@langlang3598]

Hello sophie, can I have your email hangouts address

[@user-rz7pm5kp9n]

Paganini and liszt 😊

[@M.C.Escher2018]

Most recently I have warmed to learning Chines music and instruments . This is a new education for me and I am loving it very much.

[@kenthefele113]

I see now where Lang Lang got his musical talent from.

[@TheNiceguy1156]

that instrument is so cool and unique sounding

[@nikkitytom]

Absolutely enchanting. So clear where Lang Lang got his talent. And his charm!

[@user-kz3oj8vs2f]

郎朗vs.父親~中西樂器完美合奏，尤其最後那聲馬鳴生動且別具妙趣...太精彩了!

[@chiaragayatriidolcini5616]

Bravissimiii,.. io son stata a suonare in Cina,, ma è la prima volta che sento suonare così bene l'erhu!!! Complimenti a d entrambi,, che meraviglioso affiatamento!!..

[@emersonrala792]

You made a relaxing music and motivational also... As a father and son. Perfect duo... I love Chinese music too

[@waterbird91]

The horses came in even. This instrument looks somewhat like a cello...............but more of a challenge to master. He's the BOSS alright. Father & son make a great concert together. (Bet they both studied 23 hours a day. Standing ovation here in the cheap seats !!!!!!

[@langlang3598]

Hello dear, can I have your email hangouts

[@maryannevitale2515]

Amazing. You speak clear English. Your Dad certainly makes that instrument sing!! New Fan from USA!!

[@Ddkwski]

2:07 amazing feeling I got at this exact moment ❤️

[@louismarie92]

What a great bond between father and son, virtuosos each of their respective instruments !

[@thechronicler7461]

The horsetail string of the Erhu bow still conceals the great power of the horses XD

[@richardwebb2348]

just like the violin bow

[@rinatjua36]

Like father like son... proud papa❤

[@melissazwieg2988]

I love his father’s instrument🦋💫💫💫💫 Beautiful💫

[@loliplatiolacat3406]

wow this is amazing They are the bosses of the world😎

[@sharifapearlsiadans1529]

it is so inspiring to see Lang Lang play with his father on a traditional Xhinese instrument.That collaborative work is awesome.

[@LittleNoiseBoy]

Father and son engaged in such shared virtuosity. What a rare and beautiful thing to witness... thank you

[@dodongai]

Proud to be Chinese !

[@goki2305]

Dodo Ngai good on you, I'm proud to be European

[@shadowjuan2]

Angela Merkel is a Traitor shame on you both I'm proud to be a human

[@dimitriskritas3423]

I am proud to be Greek! Greeks and Chinese taught everything to the world

[@goki2305]

dimitri good comment Dimitri

[@charlielowes8495]

dimitri Yeah. Greek taught that earth is the centre of the universe. And who disagree will be sentenced to death. Aristotle also say women have fewer teeth than men 😓. He also say eels dont reproduce but they SPONTANEOUSLY GENERATE FROM MUD. 😌😌 I laugh so hard hahahha. French+Brits+German are the best. They truly taught everything to the world. Greek just taught easy things. Everything greek taught is easy and everyone knows it even if u didnt teach. 😑😑😑

[@katehw6205]

Lang Lang's farther is a Erhu player! Wow, it's amazing!

[@blueoceangurl28]

The erhu is my favorite Chinese instrument! Love the sharing of culture and music in Carnegie Hall of all places! 👏👏👏❤❤❤

[@pass3d]

try Guqin, make you inner peaceful.

[@masterkaruna4013]

They were both brilliant, gosh two strings and he got all that out of it you go dad! I loved the play between father and son, thankyou Lang Lang for introducing your father! 🌹🌹🙏💞

[@Evanthebat15]

I feel so grateful to be alive during a time that I could see such a masterful performance...I think for me personally what makes it even more beautiful is the obvious adoration that they seem to have for each other.

[@IANIKOL7]

CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. LANG LANG THE HIGHEST POINT OF HIS CAREER ... WE IN LOVE WITH THE TRADISIONAL SOUND FROM HIS FATHER

[@freddiemercurybulsara3876]

I love Chinese traditional dress, love from India

[@evelynpfriem8499]

Lang Lang, you are one of my favorite pianists! I love how funny you are, you know how to make people laugh, and play the piano as well!!

[@jeannettebaker9656]

Now we know where he gets his talent Great👍

[@AnonymesAss]

you can really see, hier both of them are just lifing the music, so fabules!!!

[@evadedark_9367]

Wow now I see where he gets his dramatics from amazing

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